To pronounce "grimly", say GRIMLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡɹɪmli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɹɪmli/
IPA
"grimly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dimly and primly, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: grimley — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Grimly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "grimly" is /ˈɡɹɪmli/.
Grimly: Grim-looking, grim-natured.
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